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2026 Honda CR-V Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
17%of 175 total for the year
Median mileage
12,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2026 Honda CR-V, 17% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My Honda 2026 AWD HYBIRD CRV was hit from behind while I stop at a RED light, after the impact , my CRV surging forward (unintended acceleration) after experiencing this impact. The car ran into an intersection which brake did not respond, I then use hand brake it did not stop , but until I rear ended a car in the front which was about 50 yards from me”

NHTSA complaint #11773456, filed 2026-10

“I was driving down the road at approximately 40 MPH. My vehicle suddenly slammed on the brakes. The BRAKE warning light appeared on the dash. There was nothing around me - no cars, animals, road obstructions, etc. It really scared me and luckily no one was behind me. I have had this car for 6-ish months and it has less than 6,000 miles on it. This is the first time it has happened.”

NHTSA complaint #11722422, filed 2026-03

“Vehicle: 2026 Honda CR-V Issue Type: Parts – Design Vulnerability / Theft-Related Defect I am submitting this complaint regarding the front radar/calibration sensor located behind the Honda “H” emblem on my 2026 Honda CR-V, which was stolen due to what I believe is a serious design vulnerability. The sensor is positioned in a manner that makes it exceptionally easy to access and remove, even without specialized tools. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715271, filed 2026-02

“I purchased a brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Less than three months later, the adaptive cruise control and collision-avoidance radar module was stolen in under a minute, forcing me to pay $2,650.98 out of pocket for repairs. In New York, the front radar module on the new Honda CR-V Hybrid is a frequent target for theft; owners often suffer losses of around $3,000 in just sixty seconds (exact costs vary by Honda service center). …”

NHTSA complaint #11770267, filed 2026-10

“Driving on I-69 with all adaptive systems on including cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. The car had slowed to about 60 due to ahead car. . It started raining rather hard, a message said the Honda emblem was dirty and it automatically disabled all adaptive systems leaving the car moving at about 60 miles per hour without warning. I fortunately manually braked to avoid a rear collision. This disabling procedure happens to fast to be safe in traffic or at higher speeds.”

NHTSA complaint #11771856, filed 2026-10

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262917%
20254015%
20245113%
2023387%
20224416%
20218826%
20207421%
201929927%
201839518%
201728316%
201631%
201591%
201410%
201110%
201010%
200610%
200510%

Other parts of the 2026 Honda CR-V

Other or unknown
44 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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